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Manuel Eckhardt-Freelance Engineer

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Dillenburg, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2021 - Present

Freelance Engineer

Ingenieurbüro ED Eckhardt

Position summary
Freelance Engineer at Ingenieurbüro ED Eckhardt
Industries
Food and Beverage
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Documentation of assembly steps in a cleanroom
  • Improving assembly processes and boosting efficiency, ensuring required quality targets
  • Revision of existing documents like parts lists and 3D models
  • Creation of data sheets and product brochures
  • Preparation and archiving of documents in the Promo-Office database
  • Creation of qualification and validation documents for machines in the semiconductor industry (wafer production)
  • Application of GMP principles for quality management of semiconductor machines
  • Conducting FMEAs to increase process safety
  • Performing risk assessments using and reviewing applicable standards and guidelines
  • Creating and implementing IQ and OQ qualifications
  • Creating test protocols and designing test rigs
  • Conducting FMEAs and risk assessments for slicer machines in the food industry
  • Considering FDA requirements and checking compliance
  • Creation of operating manuals, product brochures, and catalogs for a medical technology mechanical engineering company
  • Creation of FMEAs and risk assessments
  • Creating spare parts lists
  • Creation of operating manuals according to DIN EN ISO 20607
  • Performing risk assessments according to DIN EN ISO 12100:2011
  • Performing the CE marking process
  • Standards research and standards assessment
  • Creating 2D drawings and 3D graphics like exploded views, lubrication and maintenance plans (using CAD programs)
  • Creation of data sheets and catalogs
  • Experience with authoring tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Paligo, Schema ST4, and Cosima
  • Experience with data management modules like weclapp, SAP, and the Promo-Office database
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Excellent skills in MS Office programs
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

Technical Employee in R&D

Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Position summary
Technical Employee in R&D at Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Manufacturing
Food and Beverage
Healthcare
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Product Development
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
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Summary

As a freelance engineer for machinery and plant safety, no challenge is too big! Whether it's mastering tricky standards or drafting complex regulations in technical documentation, I love immersing myself in various technical challenges and finding the right solution every time!

In a world of constantly new standards and changing guidelines, I have made it my mission to make your technical documentation simple, clear, and precise. Because technical documentation shouldn't be a tedious legal obligation, but rather a real help for your end customer when it comes to operating your machines! This is what drives me: turning complex standards and guidelines into understandable, consumer-friendly documentation and manuals.

In today's business world, there's one thing above all: legal protection. But this topic causes big problems for many companies. Standards and guidelines are long, complicated, and written in legalese that's hard to understand. I have made it my task to support companies with their technical documentation. No matter whether you need an operating manual, assembly instructions, spare parts lists, a risk assessment according to DIN EN ISO 12100 including standards research and assessment, or a full CE conformity assessment process. I will create technical documentation for you that is simple, clear, and still precise.

My many years of experience and my curiosity have made me a unique expert in machinery and plant safety. For me, it's natural to take the work and pressure off your shoulders and shape the technical documentation according to your wishes. This way, not only are your machines and plants safe, but you also benefit from our collaboration in the long run. I have extensive experience with various data management modules, including weclapp, SAP, and the Promo-Office database.

Everything from a single source. Whatever you deal with in technical documentation, I can support you throughout the entire process and accompany you from the initial design of your machine to its final delivery to the customer, including the operating manual. With me and my team, you get a service provider who fulfills every service you need.

I would be happy to discuss the possibilities of working together and solve your problems and challenges. Together, we can set the course for improving your machine safety. Turn your problems into my challenges!

Skills

  • Independent Expert In Machinery And Plant Safety: Whether It'S Operating Manuals, Lubrication Plans Or Risk Assessments. I Cover All Your Technical Documentation.

  • Experience In Custom Machine Engineering, So I Solve Each Of Your Problems, No Matter How Unique.

  • Industry Experience: Wood Processing, Bulk Material Technology, Packaging Machines, Filling Systems, Assembly Instructions, Silo Machines, Storage Technology, Sensor Technology, Screw Compressors.

  • Analytical Mindset And A Goal-Oriented, Structured Working Style That Enables Reliable And Long-Term Collaboration.

  • Spread Risk Across Multiple Shoulders With An External Second Opinion And Review.

  • Legal Protection Through The Creation Of Legally Compliant Technical Documentation.

  • Improve Your Image With Clear And Illustrative Technical Documentation.

  • Analytical

  • Communicative

  • Solution-Oriented

  • Microsoft Office

  • Solid Works

  • Fusion 360

  • Autodesk Inventor

  • Adobe Framemaker

  • Adobe Indesign

  • Paligo

  • Schema St4

  • Cosima

  • Promo-Office Database

  • Weclapp

  • Sap

  • 3d Printing Using Fdm Technology

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

Technical University of Central Hesse

Dual study program · Mechanical Engineering with a focus on forming technology · Gießen, Germany

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Experience

Total positions 2
Experience in Manufacturing 5.5 y
Avg length 2 y 9 m
Longest experience 4 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Engineer, Technical Employee in R&D
Main industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Healthcare
Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Manuel is based in Dillenburg, Germany.

Manuel speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

Manuel has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Engineer, Technical Employee in R&D.

Manuel's most recent position is Freelance Engineer at Ingenieurbüro ED Eckhardt.

In recent years, Manuel has worked for Ingenieurbüro ED Eckhardt and Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH.

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Manuel holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on forming technology from Technical University of Central Hesse.

The availability of Manuel needs to be confirmed.

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